One Last Run at the Transbay Terminal 08.08.10
Photo by Whole Wheat Toast
Last hurrah for the Transbay Terminal. But there weren’t people that were going to let this go away without a night of shooting (pictures) and at one point a group of rollerbladers came in and blasted Billie Jean. Not only that, Muni brought in one of their old Fishbowls (aka Jimmies) for all to see, so, yeah, if you didn’t come, you missed out. Wonder why AC Transit didn’t bring in one of their old vehicles…
Check out more pictures from the last run at The Toasted Blog.
Weekend Photos: Hey Sneakerheads 08.06.10
Photo by Flickr user Brian Brooks
- Fatter checks for Muni drivers (SF Examiner)
- Transportation officials to review Muni pay hikes (ABC 7)
- Battle over control slows drive for Muni reform (SFGate)
- Plan to increase penalties for crime on Muni moves forward (City Insider)
- Newsom and SFMTA Announce Partial Service Restoration for Muni (SF Citizen)
- Planners to discuss land use issues of Central Subway at SPUR (Under the Dome)
- Guilty plea in Muni assault on actor (SFGate)
- ‘The Other Guys’ Movie Poster Disarmed By Muni (SF Weekly)
- What is Muni worth? (City Insider)
- Safety escorts become available for Muni riders (ABC 7)
Enjoy your weekend and these photos!
Photo by Flickr user Justin Beck
Photo by Flickr user Brandon Doran
Photo by Troy Holden
44-O’Shaughnessy Dies a Bloody Death 08.06.10
Muni rider Ryan spotted the slow-bleed death of a 44-O’Shaughnessy yesterday, and snapped a photo so you could all bear witness. Here’s what Ryan had to say:
The 44 bus had a transmission blow out [Thursday] morning at 7th and Lawton. That is blood red transmission fluid gushing out of the back of the bus
That is sad, is what it is. And awesome at the same time.
Muni Friendships: Transitive, Transformative 08.06.10
Photo by Troy Holden
Rachel of Fog City Notes has some keen observations for us all:
I was thinking about this the other day when I noticed two of the ladies who are always on my 22 standing together in the bus stop where we all get out, gossiping.
One of the ladies gets on before I do, maybe at California Street or Sutter, and the other one gets on at Haight. Do their lives cross at any other time of the day/week? Do they know each others names, phone numbers?
I’ve had Muni friendships myself… Who knows where Jackie is these days? But she was always great to talk to. We had booths next to each other at a craft fair once. I even bought one of her photos.
And Ramon, who I haven’t seen in months. He’s always invited to my parties, and I’ve been to one of his.
There’s C., who is like a second mom to me, who I also exchange holiday cards with.
If I didn’t take Muni, I would never have met these friends. And honestly? I think my life would be a little less awesome without them.
Our lives would be a lot less awesome … without your Muni stories and observations. Share them on Muni Diaries, please!
Photo Diary: Seesaw 08.05.10
Love this bendycam photo by bhautik joshi. Where is it? Let’s play the geo-locator game. Go!
bhautik submitted this photo to our Muni Photos Flickr Pool. Now it’s your turn.
Soundtrack for a Midnight Ride on the 5-Fulton 08.05.10
Muni rider Shellby F. shares this positively groovy tale:
However, I hadn’t noticed the man sitting a few seats to my right. At once everyone’s attention was on him as he turned on the large black boom box that sat on his lap. The mood completely turned around as the catchy tune of George Clinton’s “Knee Deep” filled the bus. I took a glance at my friend, who looked back at me, then out to the rest of the bus. What seemed like simultaneously, everyone began to move in some way. Dancers, singers, toe-tappers, and head bobbers emerged from the once still bodies.
Our bus soared up Fulton. The streetlights whizzed by. We caught all the green lights. The bus driver drummed on his steering wheel to the beat as our midnight Muni DJ sang along.
And those who entered our magical bus did not hesitate to join in. No one entered with a blank face, instead with a great smile or even a dance move.
Before we knew it we were at Fillmore. We hopped off and watched the bus fly downtown, sad to see it go.
I had never had such a collective experience with other muni riders.. it was something I won’t forget for a long time.
If you’ve got a Muni story, however funky it might be, share it on Muni Diaries.
Expect Muni Delays This Evening* 08.04.10
Photo by Rubin 110
Ahead of today’s U.S. District Court ruling on Prop. 8 (OVERTURNED!), SFMTA posted when and where to expect delays this evening. Throngs of San Franciscans are expected to celebrate Judge Vaughn Walker’s ruling, which overturned the ban on same-sex marriage:
- Rail lines: F.
- Bus routes: 6, 19, 21, 22, 24, 35, 37, 47, 49, 71, 71L.
- Area: Upper Market, Civic Center.
- Date: Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010.
- Time: 5 to 6:45 p.m.
Due to a rally, there may be delays on the F Line and the 24, 35 and 37 routes in the vicinity of Castro and Market from 5 to 6 p.m.
Due to a march beginning at 6 p.m., Muni may be subject to delays on surface lines and routes along Market Street and in the Civic Center area.
* You’re probably thinking: Expect delays all the time. But we feel now’s not the time to be cynical. That’ll probably pick up again, oh, in the morning.
SFMTA and Newsom Announce 61% Muni Service Restorations by Labor Day Weekend 08.04.10
Photo by Anna Conti
Hey, good Muni news — Mayor Gavin Newsom announced today that Muni will restore 61 percent of the service cuts you saw in May (see the story by Streetsblog San Francisco, SFGate, and SFAppeal). The poor lines that got cut (which you all so eloquently eulogized in our Muni Obituaries) aren’t coming back, but you will see changes, including more weekday and weekend service hour, less wait time for Owl Service, and restored light rail vehicle service.
How did this happen? SFMTA says it identified $15 million in one-time allocations from county and regional agencies, and operational savings like reducing stand-by hours for operators.
How has your Muni experience been since the service cuts, and which service are you most looking forward to having back? Sound off in the comments, please.
Justice on the 6-Parnassus 08.04.10
Photo by Ian Fuller
Muni rider Aaron caught this exciting action on the 6-Parnassus last week:
I hope someone got video of this. The other thuggy girl sat there in awe with her mouth open as the elderly woman sat back down. Beauty, incarnate.
While we hope no one was injured in this excitement, we’re always happy to see Muni riders standing up to the thugs among us.
Be like Aaron. Share that Muni story you’ve been telling your friends at parties.
Photo Diary: Mother and Daughter 08.03.10
Photo by DavidTakesPictures
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